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The Vicar of Wakefield · Character

Bill Primrose

One of the younger Primrose children.

minor

First appearance: i

Bill Primrose shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Follows Dick's example by offering his bed to Mr.
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In VI: Follows Dick's example by offering his bed to Mr. Burchell, showing generosity. Later, in XXII: One of the little ones rescued from…

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DPDr. PrimroseDPDick PrimroseMBMr. BurchellSWSir William Th…MJMr. JenkinsonBPBill Primrose

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast and background figures
  • Protagonist
  • Primrose family and associates

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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